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• 5 Ways to Handle the Stigma of Psoriasis
• How I Live With the Stigma of Psoriasis Every Day
• A Guide to Dating With Psoriasis
• How to Have a Happy Sex Life When You Have Psoriasis
• 3 Ways to Find Support When You Have Psoriasis
• Your Guide to Getting the Help You Need for Your Psoriasis
Read the latest news on psoriasis
• How I Live With the Stigma of Psoriasis Every Day
• A Guide to Dating With Psoriasis
• How to Have a Happy Sex Life When You Have Psoriasis
• 3 Ways to Find Support When You Have Psoriasis
• Your Guide to Getting the Help You Need for Your Psoriasis
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Test Your Psoriasis IQ
Do you know what causes and helps this common skin condition?
Roughly seven million Americans are estimated to have psoriasis, yet the disease remains poorly understood. Misconceptions about psoriasis are common among people who don’t have it, and even people who do have psoriasis may not know all about the disease’s many triggers and treatments. Take the following quiz to test your psoriasis IQ. Read More
SLIDESHOW
Developing Personal Style With Psoriasis
Being stylish takes work, and psoriasis doesn't make it any easier. Itchy and uncomfortable, the visible signs of psoriasis also garner rude comments and stigmatization. View slideshow
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Singer LeAnn Rimes Shares Her Struggle With Psoriasis and Hope for Other Sufferers
LeAnn Rimes
Grammy-winning country singer
Q: How long have you had psoriasis?
A: I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 2. I had a really bad bout with strep throat, and that's when I first had patches break out on my scalp. It's been an ongoing battle my whole life. I've been able to find a good dermatologist and get it under control. I've been clear for about five years now, which is pretty amazing, because when I was about 6, psoriasis covered 80% of my body. Read More
A: I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 2. I had a really bad bout with strep throat, and that's when I first had patches break out on my scalp. It's been an ongoing battle my whole life. I've been able to find a good dermatologist and get it under control. I've been clear for about five years now, which is pretty amazing, because when I was about 6, psoriasis covered 80% of my body. Read More
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Doris J. Day, MD, Offers Tips on Using Makeup for Psoriasis
Doris J. Day MD
Professor of dermatology, NYU Langone Medical Center
Q: If I'm having an outbreak, do I have to avoid makeup altogether?
A: No, it's safe to use makeup anytime. Just look for makeup that says noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. Read More
A: No, it's safe to use makeup anytime. Just look for makeup that says noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. Read More
